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Genetta tigrina (Cape genet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
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Genetta tigrina (Cape genet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Genetta tigrina (Cape genet), 1777-1786. Genetkat (Genetta Tigrina), donated by Governor Ryk Tulbagh in 1759 to the Menagerie of Stadholder Willem V; Set up and housed in the stadholder's collection after his death. With a scale in the Rhineland size
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This 18th century chalk and ink drawing depicts the Cape genet (Genetta tigrina), also known as the genet or genet cat, a native carnivore of Africa. The animal is shown in a close-up profile view, perched on a tree stump with its distinctive orange markings and pointed ears on full display. The drawing was created by Robert Jacob Gordon between 1777 and 1786, and was part of the Menagerie of Stadholder Willem V in the Netherlands. The Menagerie was a collection of exotic animals, which was set up and housed in the stadholder's collection after his death. The Cape genet was donated to the Menagerie by Governor Ryk Tulbagh of the Cape Colony in South Africa in 1759. This drawing is believed to be a record or study of the animal, possibly made from life during Gordon's travels in Africa. The drawing is signed in the lower right corner with the artist's name, "Robert Jacob Gordon," and includes handwritten measurements in the Rhineland size. The drawing is executed with great attention to detail, with the animal's fur texture and orange markings rendered in intricate chalk and ink. The background is left blank, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the subject. The drawing is a testament to the natural history and scientific curiosity of the 18th century, and is an important addition to the Rijksmuseum's collection of heritage art. Robert Jacob Gordon was a Dutch artist and draftsman, known for his detailed drawings and watercolors of animals, landscapes, and people. His work is characterized by its meticulous observation and precise execution, making this drawing a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or 18th century art.
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